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The Samsung Galaxy S10

Is it worth it to get the S10+ over the S10? We break it down
Win-win

Is it worth it to get the S10+ over the S10? We break it down

The best places to get a Galaxy S10 on day one!
Early adopter

The best places to get a Galaxy S10 on day one!

Galaxy S10+ vs. Galaxy Note 9: Which should you buy?
Tough call

Galaxy S10+ vs. Galaxy Note 9: Which should you buy?

Why not show off your Galaxy S10 with a clear case?
Clearly a good idea

Why not show off your Galaxy S10 with a clear case?

Here are the best cases for the new Galaxy S10
The best you can get

Here are the best cases for the new Galaxy S10

Should you upgrade to the Galaxy S10 or S10+ from the S9 or S9+?
Costly move

Should you upgrade to the Galaxy S10 or S10+ from the S9 or S9+?

Samsung Galaxy S10: Which storage size should I buy?
Store it all

Samsung Galaxy S10: Which storage size should I buy?

Galaxy S10e vs. iPhone XR: Battle of the lower-priced flagships
Apples and Android

Galaxy S10e vs. iPhone XR: Battle of the lower-priced flagships

Which color Galaxy S10 should you buy?
So many choices

Which color Galaxy S10 should you buy?

Galaxy S10 Specifications: S10, S10+, S10e, S10 5G specs in one place
Specs

Galaxy S10 Specifications: S10, S10+, S10e, S10 5G specs in one place

What is a Time-of-Flight camera and how does it work?
The Speed of Light

What is a Time-of-Flight camera and how does it work?

How to remap the Bixby button on your Galaxy Phone to launch any app
All Together Now

How to remap the Bixby button on your Galaxy Phone to launch any app

Say no to bulk with these slim Galaxy S10 cases
Petit protection

Say no to bulk with these slim Galaxy S10 cases

Expand your Galaxy S10 storage with these microSD cards
Still need more storage?

Expand your Galaxy S10 storage with these microSD cards

Galaxy S10 series cases review brought to you by VRS Design
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Galaxy S10 series cases review brought to you by VRS Design

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The Latest Stories

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Open up!

Score the awesome Meross smart garage door opener for its lowest price ever

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Foldable ‘Huawei Mate X’ with 5G leaked ahead of MWC 2019
Everyone’s folding

Foldable ‘Huawei Mate X’ with 5G leaked ahead of MWC 2019

Joe Maring 11 hours ago 13
Venmo intros a limited edition rainbow design of its debit card
🌈 All the colors!

Venmo intros a limited edition rainbow design of its debit card

Daniel DeSilva 12 hours ago
Here’s where to buy the Moto G7
Budget king

Here’s where to buy the Moto G7

Joe Maring 13 hours ago
How to set up your new Amazon Echo Show
Time to get on with the Echo Show

How to set up your new Amazon Echo Show

Clinton Bowman 14 hours ago
Friday's top deals: car mounts, flash drives, smart plugs, and more!

Friday's top deals: car mounts, flash drives, smart plugs, and more!

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Ace AWS and DevOps certification exams with this $39 training bundle!
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Ace AWS and DevOps certification exams with this $39 training bundle!

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Sony Xperia 1 leaked, said to have a 4K HDR OLED display
So many pixels

Sony Xperia 1 leaked, said to have a 4K HDR OLED display

Joe Maring 17 hours ago 7
Samsung will finally let you remap the Bixby button on older Galaxy phones
Thank you

Samsung will finally let you remap the Bixby button on older Galaxy phones

Joe Maring 18 hours ago 7
You'd do well to wait on buying the Samsung Galaxy Fold
Bad Dad Jokes Aside

You'd do well to wait on buying the Samsung Galaxy Fold

Quentyn Kennemer 18 hours ago 15
Watch Blachowicz-Santos on UFC Fight Night on Saturday on ESPN+
UFC Fight Night

Watch Blachowicz-Santos on UFC Fight Night on Saturday on ESPN+

Roy Delgado 18 hours ago
Samsung updates Bixby with Routines, Voice Unlock, and other features
Hey Bixby

Samsung updates Bixby with Routines, Voice Unlock, and other features

Joe Maring 18 hours ago 50
Are you going to spend $2000 on the Galaxy Fold?
Chump change

Are you going to spend $2000 on the Galaxy Fold?

Joe Maring 19 hours ago 31
Here's how much the Galaxy S10 series costs in India
Your next upgrade awaits

Here's how much the Galaxy S10 series costs in India

Harish Jonnalagadda 1 day ago 2
These are the best accessories for the Galaxy S10... so far
Accessorize your S10

These are the best accessories for the Galaxy S10... so far

Marc Lagace 1 day ago
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Today's Hottest Tech (& More) Deals!

Print tiny photos from your phone with Fujifilm's discounted Instax Share
Picture perfect

Print tiny photos from your phone with Fujifilm's discounted Instax Share

Gain access to an entire library with 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for $1
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Gain access to an entire library with 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for $1

Watch over home from anywhere with 35% off Apeman's Wireless Security Cam
Home security

Watch over home from anywhere with 35% off Apeman's Wireless Security Cam

The Instant Pot Ultra 6-quart cooker just got its first price drop of 2019
tatoes

The Instant Pot Ultra 6-quart cooker just got its first price drop of 2019

Keep everything powered up with $42 off the Suaoki portable generator
MORE POWER

Keep everything powered up with $42 off the Suaoki portable generator

Save big on your Galaxy S10 with these credit card offers
Bonuses and cashback abound!

Save big on your Galaxy S10 with these credit card offers

Aukey's latest Key Series B80 Bluetooth Earbuds are now up to $30 off
ROCK OUT 🤘

Aukey's latest Key Series B80 Bluetooth Earbuds are now up to $30 off

Put a screen in every room with Best Buy's sale on Sharp Smart HDTVs
Budget screens

Put a screen in every room with Best Buy's sale on Sharp Smart HDTVs

Get Verizon's 100/100 FiOS plan for just $40 a month with a $50 gift card
Sign up today

Get Verizon's 100/100 FiOS plan for just $40 a month with a $50 gift card

Never get stranded in an emergency with 30% off Trekpow's Car Jump Starter
Be prepared

Never get stranded in an emergency with 30% off Trekpow's Car Jump Starter

Add two discounted TP-Link mini smart plugs to your smart home for $15 each
Smarten Up

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Our Latest Reviews

Samsung Galaxy S10 hands-on preview: Triple threat
A Galaxy not so far away

Samsung Galaxy S10 hands-on preview: Triple threat

We threw this speaker 4 floors into a pool and it still works perfectly
Don't underestimate the Force

We threw this speaker 4 floors into a pool and it still works perfectly

The GameSir F1 Gaming Grip is a handy accessory for hardcore gamers
Get a grip

The GameSir F1 Gaming Grip is a handy accessory for hardcore gamers

VAVA shrunk an Alienware and turned it into a USB-C hub
What the dock is this?!

VAVA shrunk an Alienware and turned it into a USB-C hub

Anker Soundcore Liberty Air earbuds review: Half-price AirPods
Low price no wires

Anker Soundcore Liberty Air earbuds review: Half-price AirPods

Tello Mobile review: A wireless provider that actually saves you money
Cutting costs

Tello Mobile review: A wireless provider that actually saves you money

Samsung One UI (Android 9 Pie) review: Still Samsung's software
Best yet

Samsung One UI (Android 9 Pie) review: Still Samsung's software

Jump Force was supposed to be a celebration, but it's a disaster
Anime Mashup

Jump Force was supposed to be a celebration, but it's a disaster

Head-To-Head

Galaxy S10 vs. Galaxy S10e: Which should you buy?
Which one to get

Galaxy S10 vs. Galaxy S10e: Which should you buy?

Blink Indoor 1 vs. Blink XT 1: Which video cam should you buy?
Blink vs Blink

Blink Indoor 1 vs. Blink XT 1: Which video cam should you buy?

Should you splurge for the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor?
Smarts or not

Should you splurge for the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor?

Honor 8X vs. Moto G7: Which should you buy?
It's a tough call

Honor 8X vs. Moto G7: Which should you buy?

Jaybird RUN XT vs. Jabra Elite Active 65t: Which should you buy?
Truly, wirelessly OK

Jaybird RUN XT vs. Jabra Elite Active 65t: Which should you buy?

Honor 8X vs. Huawei P20 Lite: Which should you buy?
All in the family

Honor 8X vs. Huawei P20 Lite: Which should you buy?

Is the Echo Link Amp worth it compared to the Echo Link?
Your Receiver is About to Get Smarter

Is the Echo Link Amp worth it compared to the Echo Link?

Should you get Google Wifi or go with Eero?
Mesh wireless

Should you get Google Wifi or go with Eero?

Help & How-To

Best Tips and Tricks for Samsung Galaxy phones running One UI (Android Pie)
One up with OneUI

Best Tips and Tricks for Samsung Galaxy phones running One UI (Android Pie)

Why some gadgets don't normally work on hotel Wi-Fi
Sign In For Access

Why some gadgets don't normally work on hotel Wi-Fi

How to take a screenshot on the Galaxy S9
Capture

How to take a screenshot on the Galaxy S9

These are the best wireless security cameras with 2-way audio
Speak and Listen

These are the best wireless security cameras with 2-way audio

Canceling YouTube TV? These are some great alternatives
See ya!

Canceling YouTube TV? These are some great alternatives

How to sell your Galaxy S9 to get the best price before the S10 arrives
latest and greatest

How to sell your Galaxy S9 to get the best price before the S10 arrives

The best places to buy a used phone
Get it for less

The best places to buy a used phone

Heading out on a trip? Bring along your Amazon Echo!
Bring Alexa on the road!

Heading out on a trip? Bring along your Amazon Echo!

Analysis

Quentyn Kennemer

You'd do well to wait on buying the Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung's Galaxy Fold stole the show at this year's round of pre-Mobile World Congress announcements. Exciting as it is, I'm not rushing out to pre-order one. Here's why.
By Quentyn Kennemer 15
Phil Nickinson

Don't let Google and Nest off the hook for their hidden mic

It's inexcusable that Nest's alarm system contains a microphone that went undisclosed for more than a year. But what the hell can we do about it?
By Phil Nickinson 90
Russell Holly

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is my kind of experiment

Samsung's quest for that all-in-one experience has led to this foldable curiosity, and I'm here for it.
By Russell Holly 31
Harish Jonnalagadda

Three years on, Vivo still can't get its software act together

Vivo's FuntouchOS continues to be a blatant copy of iOS, and the company needs to change that before it can start selling phones in Western markets.
By Harish Jonnalagadda 1
Russell Holly

Samsung Galaxy S10: What about the Gear VR?

Samsung's VR headset isn't getting a refresh again this year, and the S10 certainly looks a little different than its predecessors. So, what does this mean?
By Russell Holly 4

PlayStation 4 and Android Gaming

Don't miss out on the new zombie mode in PUBG Mobile!
Get in the game

Don't miss out on the new zombie mode in PUBG Mobile!

Tacticool's real-time physics will blow you away! [Game of the Week]
THE LATEST AND GREATEST

Tacticool's real-time physics will blow you away! [Game of the Week]

Can I improve the loading times in Anthem for PlayStation 4?
Almost there

Can I improve the loading times in Anthem for PlayStation 4?

Explore Greece in Assassin's Creed Odyssey for only $20 on Xbox One and PS4
Madness?

Explore Greece in Assassin's Creed Odyssey for only $20 on Xbox One and PS4

The best Battle Royale games for the PS4
Battle royally

The best Battle Royale games for the PS4

The best PlayStation 4 games you can play online without PlayStation Plus
The best things in life are free

The best PlayStation 4 games you can play online without PlayStation Plus

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 gets massive Operation Grand Heist update on PS4
Boom! Headshot!

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 gets massive Operation Grand Heist update on PS4

Stardew Valley is coming to Android, pre-registration opens on Google Play
Get ready for planting season

Stardew Valley is coming to Android, pre-registration opens on Google Play

Chromebooks & Chrome OS: What You Need To Know

Chrome OS tablets are slowly coming to market; which one's right for you?
Ditch the keyboard

Chrome OS tablets are slowly coming to market; which one's right for you?

The best USB-C hubs for the ASUS Chromebook Flip C302
Expansion

The best USB-C hubs for the ASUS Chromebook Flip C302

These Chromebooks are ready to see the world with you
Chrome on the go

These Chromebooks are ready to see the world with you

The best sleeves for the ASUS Chromebook Flip C302
Protection on the go

The best sleeves for the ASUS Chromebook Flip C302

Better Together gets even better as Instant Tethering expands
No Wi-Fi, no problem

Better Together gets even better as Instant Tethering expands

How to print from a Chromebook
Print all the things

How to print from a Chromebook

Even a broken computer can't keep a Chrome user down
Living on a cloud

Even a broken computer can't keep a Chrome user down

Acer's 14-inch Chromebook is even more affordable for today only
great value

Acer's 14-inch Chromebook is even more affordable for today only

Google Pixel 3 + 3 XL: Everything In One Place

Get your hands on a refurb Google Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL and save up to $300
stock android

Get your hands on a refurb Google Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL and save up to $300

Pixel 3 gets Love Playmoji pack just in time for Valentine's Day
Lucky number three

Pixel 3 gets Love Playmoji pack just in time for Valentine's Day

Sales of Google Pixel phones increased by 43% in Q4 2018
Doing something right

Sales of Google Pixel phones increased by 43% in Q4 2018

Best alternative USB-C headphones for Google Pixel 3
The new standard

Best alternative USB-C headphones for Google Pixel 3

The Pixel 3 Lite will be Google’s most important Pixel in 2019
The one that really matters

The Pixel 3 Lite will be Google’s most important Pixel in 2019

Should you buy the Google Pixel 3?
clean and simple

Should you buy the Google Pixel 3?

The best wireless chargers for the Pixel 3 and 3 XL
no cable, no problem

The best wireless chargers for the Pixel 3 and 3 XL

Google Pixel 3 XL review, 3 months on: Almost perfect
Nearly There

Google Pixel 3 XL review, 3 months on: Almost perfect

Microsoft bringing Dynamics 365 mixed reality apps to Android and iOS
MIX IT UP

Microsoft bringing Dynamics 365 mixed reality apps to Android and iOS

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 day ago 1

Microsoft is expanding its Dynamics 365 mixed reality apps beyond HoloLens, bringing two of them to Android and iOS.

Secure your phone with this iOttie air vent car mount at its lowest price
Hold it

Secure your phone with this iOttie air vent car mount at its lowest price

John Levite 1 day ago

Keep your phone locked in place so it doesn't distract your hands.

Stream your music with the SoundPeats true wireless earbuds on sale for $22
Sounds Good

Stream your music with the SoundPeats true wireless earbuds on sale for $22

John Levite 1 day ago 1

Thanks to the charging case, you don't automatically have to find an outlet when these run low.

Stream in 4K with two Chromecast Ultras on sale for $89 total
Twice the 4K

Stream in 4K with two Chromecast Ultras on sale for $89 total

John Levite 1 day ago

Setup two of your 4K TVs with media streaming or give one away as a gift or something.

Save 20% on all of dbrand's device skins, including the new Swarm release
pretty practical

Save 20% on all of dbrand's device skins, including the new Swarm release

Louryn Strampe 1 day ago 2

Add grip to your device without adding bulk.

Toss the rugged Force Bluetooth Speaker into the pool for a swim at $15 off
Smashing!

Toss the rugged Force Bluetooth Speaker into the pool for a swim at $15 off

Alex Smith 1 day ago

This compact Bluetooth speaker can last for up to 15 hours on a single charge and would be the perfect pool companion this summer.

Cloak your internet usage with 79% off a CyberGhost VPN subscription
Always use protection

Cloak your internet usage with 79% off a CyberGhost VPN subscription

Adam Oram 1 day ago 6

A VPN helps anonymize your internet activity so you can browse without being tracked across the web.

TCL's 55-inch screen has 4K and Roku on sale for $338
TIME TO BINGE

TCL's 55-inch screen has 4K and Roku on sale for $338

John Levite 1 day ago 4

Not the newest in the lineup, but not that old either and still has some great features.

Coming to Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Hulu in March

Coming to Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Hulu in March

Phil Nickinson 1 day ago

Prepare yourself: Things are going to get mysterious.

This Roborock robot vac is getting in on spring cleaning at a new low price
App-Enabled

This Roborock robot vac is getting in on spring cleaning at a new low price

Alex Smith 1 day ago

Schedule or control this vacuum using the Mi Home app on your Android (or iOS) device to have an extra helping hand when it's time to get some chores done.

Save more than $15 on the truly wireless Blitzwolf Bluetooth earbuds
No Wires Allowed

Save more than $15 on the truly wireless Blitzwolf Bluetooth earbuds

Louryn Strampe 1 day ago

No wires, no problem.

Thursday's top deals: Bluetooth bookshelf speakers, HDTV antennas, and more
Deals Rock

Thursday's top deals: Bluetooth bookshelf speakers, HDTV antennas, and more

John Levite 1 day ago 1

Looking for the best deals you can shop today? We've rounded them up right here, so don't miss out.

The Mohu Leaf Metro 25-mile HDTV antenna has dropped to its lowest price
Watch TV

The Mohu Leaf Metro 25-mile HDTV antenna has dropped to its lowest price

John Levite 1 day ago

The compact and flexible design works great if you live in an urban area.

Transform any room with this app-enabled LED light strip on sale for $15
New Year New Look

Transform any room with this app-enabled LED light strip on sale for $15

Alex Smith 1 day ago

This LED light strip is app-controlled and capable of syncing to music and pulsing with the beat.

This deal includes two Sonos Play:1 speakers and a $30 gift card for $298
Make it work

This deal includes two Sonos Play:1 speakers and a $30 gift card for $298

John Levite 1 day ago

These Bluetooth speakers come in black or white and can play songs from services like Apple Music, Spotify, and others.

Did you pre-order the Galaxy S10?
Get it while it's hot

Did you pre-order the Galaxy S10?

Joe Maring 1 day ago 24

As of midnight, pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S10 are live! Have you placed yours yet?

Everything you need to know about the Galaxy S10!
All the info you need

Everything you need to know about the Galaxy S10!

Joe Maring 1 day ago 15

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is here! Whether you're looking for the latest news, want recommendations on the best cases, or anything else in between, you've come to the right place.

Stream your favorites with up to $130 off Insignia and Toshiba Fire TVs
fire in the home

Stream your favorites with up to $130 off Insignia and Toshiba Fire TVs

Adam Oram 1 day ago

Stream to your heart's content.

Treat your home to an Ecovacs Deebot 901 robot vacuum with $100 off today
Put your feet up

Treat your home to an Ecovacs Deebot 901 robot vacuum with $100 off today

Adam Oram 1 day ago

Let this robotic vacuum clean up for you, and save money in the process.

What is an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and why do you want it?
Aural Security

What is an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and why do you want it?

Jerry Hildenbrand 2 days ago

If you want an all-display, no-bezel look and want a fast, easy way to get into your phone from the front, you want the Galaxy S10 and its ultrasonic fingerprint reader.

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